Hotel Monaco Chicago

225 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Nightly Rates: ( 308.75 - 308.75 )
4 Star

Property Description

Indulge yourself through an awakening of taste in the Hotel Monaco-Chicago. This elegant hotel was completely renovated in 1998 with a grand "Living Room" lobby entrance that features painted woodwork in "string of pearl" detail, a cast limestone fireplace, plush furnishings of damask and velvet in the large sitting area, and a jeweled-tone color palate of light gold, cream, coral red, copper and rich chocolate brown. The Living Room helps guests celebrate taste through a hosted evening wine hour that occasionally features soothing chair massages and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres from the celebrated Southwater Kitchen that is adjacent to the hotel. Throughout the rest of the hotel Award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley turns to early Deco and the works of Emil Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture and theatrical designer, for her inspiration. Each 192 deluxe guestrooms welcomes travelers with warm colors and eclectic and highly detailed furnishings including a rich mahogany writing desk a deco cornice armoire and an oversized diamond-pattern quilted headboard in lipstick red. Each guestroom also features a relaxing Meditation Station. This pillow-covered window sills offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy one of the delectable honor bar treats while watching the vibrant city from high above. Hotel Monaco's Guppy Love program offers guests the pleasure of having a goldfish companion in their rooms for their stay. Hotel staff cares for the goldfish, leaving guests to simply enjoy their aquatic roommates. In its own stylish space, Southwater Kitchen tempts the palate of locals and guests alike with a mouthwatering American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. South Water Kitchen's décor complements its American menu through the warm colors, strong columns and intimate lighting throughout. This casual Chicago American restaurant is the perfect haven from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Chicago. As with all Kimpton Hotels, pets are welcomed with a treat and supplied with food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are available. Hotel Monaco-Chicago also features Kimpton's Forgot It, We've Got It program, where we offer toiletry items that you may have left at home. Our environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.

Amenities

· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber Shop
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Porters
· Boutiques
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Conference Facilities
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge Desk
· Concierge
· Copy Service
· City Center
· Currency Exchange
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Doctor on Call
· Doorman
· Drugstore
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· Florist
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access – Wireless
· Jacuzzi
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Guest Laundromat
· Lounge
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multilingual
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Phone Service
· Pool
· Parking
· Valet Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· 24 Hour Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Sauna
· Secretarial Service
· Security
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Shopping Mall
· Free Airport Shuttle
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Theater Desk
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Vending Machines
· VIP Rooms/Services
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service

Room Information

King Deluxe
KGDX - 98 rooms in the hotel -332 sq. Ft. With king bed -All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV -Accommodates only 2 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view, there is one KGDX that connects to a RVQQ
Guest Rooms
RVKG - 30 rooms in the hotel -332 sq. Ft. With king bed-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV -View of Chicago River -Accommodates only 2 guests - does not accommodate rollaway
Queen Queen Room
QNQN - 32 rooms in the hotel -380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV -Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view, there are 2 QNQN that connect to MEDS
River View Queen Queen Room
RVQQ - 10 rooms in the hotel -380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV - View of Chicago River -Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway - There are 5 RVQQ that connect to a KGDX
Mediterranean Suite
MEDS - 11 rooms in the hotel -578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo -Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showe
River View Mediterranean Suite
RVMD - 9 rooms in the hotel -578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -View of Chicago River -Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo -Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separa
Rock and Roll Suite
RRST - 1 rooms in the hotel -578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area color TV, CD stereo and Juke Box -Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showers -42 INCH

Rate Disclaimer

All rates are based upon availability.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1912
· Renovated in 1998
· 192 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 14 floors.

Directions

225 North Wabash - one block off of Michigan Ave and 1 block south of the river Hotel location - situated in the center of downtown Chicago this oasis of Style and elegance is convenient to north Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile and the Loop business district. Minutes walk from City Hall the Merchandise mart/Amoco building/ Tribune tower/NBC tower/the Wrigley Building/Hancock center/Grant park/ and the Art institute. A short cab ride will take you to the John G. Shedd aquarium/Navy pier/McCormick place/United center/and Wrigley field.

Chicago O'Hare Airport -ORD- is 17 miles northwest.Midway Airport -MDW- is 12 miles southwest

Guarantee Policy

A credit card guarantee is required.

Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival local hotel time. An early departure fee in an amount up to one night's room and tax may apply

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

Southwater KitchenLocated off the lobby of the hotel Monaco Chicago is Southwater Kitchen, a Neighborhood restaurant featuring contemporary American home cooking and American cocktails. Located on the south bank of the Chicago river, south Water Kitchen

Restaurants

Southwater Kitchen Located off the lobby of the hotel Monaco Chicago is Southwater Kitchen, a Neighborhood restaurant featuring contemporary American home cooking and American cocktails. Located on the south bank of the Chicago river, south Water Kitchen is a tribute to the kitchen table, remembering a time when the kitchen was the center of the home and the family meal was the most important meal of the day. Chef Heather Terhune's menu showcases the simplicity of America's yesterday with the flavors and the richness available from today's Midwest farms, lush edible gardens and fresh waters. Additionally, Southwater Kitchen offers a tavern style menu in the bar area for fast, casual meals reminiscent of a Chicago saloon, bringing the comforts of home to the bustling streets of Chicago. Seating capacity is 169 Menu items: roasted pork loin, macaroni gratin, three meat loaf, hearty sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers. Grand opening is November 22, 2002 Southwater Kitchen- 312-236-9300 ext 270 227 n. Wabash Cicago IL 60601 Breakfast Mon-Fri 6:30am - 11am Sat-Sun 6:30am-12pm Lunch Mon-Fri 1130am-2:30pm All day bar menu Mon-Fri noon to 5pm Dinner Sun-Thur 5pm-10pm Friday and Saturday 5pm - 11pm Bar menu Monday thru Saturday 5pm to 11pm Holidays - Southwater Kitchen: Thanksgiving day closed Christmas eve closed Christmas day closed New years eve special package-2 seating times New years day closed Call for reservations Room service for the hotel is provided by the restaurant. Other local attractions include: Dick's Last Resort/ (American) 435 E. Illinois at McClurg Ct., Chicago (312) 836-7870 Ed Debevic's /(American) Deerfield, Chicago (847) 945-3242, 664-1707 Gino's East Pizzeria / (Pizza) 633 n. Wells St., plus other location throughout Chicago Giordano's (Italian) 730 n. Rush St., Chicago (312) 951-0747. Plus other locations throughout Chicago. Joe's Crab Shack (Seafood) 745 n. Wells, Chicago (312) 664-2722 Lawry's the Prime Rib (Steak) 100 e. Ontario St., Chicago (312) 787-5000 Ruth's Chris Steak House (American) 431 N. Dearborn, Chicago 321-2725

Meeting Facility

Meeting Facilities

Paris room-2700 square feet decorated in French-deco style can accommodate 262 people theater style or it can be divided into 3 separate sections to accommodate 62 people. Tokyo boardroom-487 square feet decorated in French-deco style has dedicated Boardroom space for 12 with natural light Athens room-960 square feet also French-deco styled can accommodate 90 People theater-style

Recreation Information

Local Attractions

- McCormick place convention center - 5 mi - Adler planetarium and astronomy museum - 2 mi s - Art institute of Chicago - 5 bl s - Palace theatre - 6 bl w - Goodman - 3 bl w - Oriental theatre - 3 bl w - Water tower place - 1.5 mi n - Michigan avenue - 1 mi e - Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio - 25 mi w - John g. Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium - 2 mi s - Sears Tower Skydeck - 8 bl s - Peggy Notebaert nature museum - 3 mi n - Newberry library - 1.5 mi n - Navy pier - 1.5 mi e - Museum of science and industry - 2.5 mi s - Merchandise mart - 5 bl w - Lincoln park zoo - 2.5 mi n - Lincoln park - 2.5 mi n - Harold Washington library center - 1.5 mi s - Hancock observatory - 1.5 mi n - Field museum of natural history - 2.5 mi s - Daley civic center - 2 bl e - Chicago botanic garden - 14 mi n - Chicago stock exchange - 1 mi s - Chicago mercantile exchange - 1 mi s - Du sable museum of African American history - 2 mi s - Chicago historical society - 1.5 mi n - Chicago board of trade - 1 mi s - Chicago cultural center - 2 bl s - United center - 5 mi w - Bahai house of worship - 12 mi n

Area Attractions

AREA_INFO

LOCATION/LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Approximately 4 block = 1/2 mile 100N - 500N = 1/2 Mile 100W - 500W = 1/2 Mile 225 NORTH WABASH - ONE BLOCK OFF OF MICHIGAN AVE AND 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF THE RIVER HOTEL LOCATION - SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN CHICA